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Garett & Claire Chadney

[email protected] +1(503) 970-0858

Listed by John L. Scott Market Center

$995,000

Est. payment - /mo

4 Beds

4 Baths

4,038 SqFt

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Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,038 sqft

Price per Sqft $246

Subdivision Clark Historic District

MLS Listing ID 364730749

Style Four Square

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 4

Year Built 1876

Annual Tax Amount $7,647

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 0.300 Acres

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

The Historic IL Smith House – 'The Grande Dame' of Forest Grove. In the heart of Oregon's wine country, just 30 minutes from downtown Portland, stands the Historic IL Smith House—an Italianate beauty built in 1876 and proudly registered on the Oregon Historic Sites Register. This timeless estate rests on a manicured 0.3-acre lot within the Clark Historic District, where history and modern living gracefully intertwine. The main home welcomes you with its wrap-around porch, original millwork, built-ins, and a sweeping grand staircase. Historic details abound, from the spacious wood-burning fireplace to the intricate craftsmanship throughout, while modern updates echo a vintage elegance. Two clawfoot soaking tubs, generous closets and storage, and a gourmet kitchen featuring a striking island crafted from an 1876 standard piano create a home that is both functional and unforgettable. Attached is the Original Carriage House, now a fully ADA-compliant ADU, offering versatility for family, guests, or income potential. With its own entrance, spacious kitchen, elevator, two bedrooms, ADA bath, and plentiful storage, it provides comfort and accessibility without compromise. Step outside and the grounds feel like a private sanctuary—lush lawns, fruit trees, grape arbor, and extensive gardens designed for beauty and purpose. Lawns and gardens are equipped with sprinklers throughout for effortless care. A pollinator-friendly bee garden, matching garden shed, and chicken coop bring the landscape to life, while a newer 10-person saltwater hot tub invites relaxation. For modern convenience, the home is fully wired with CAT 6 (10MBPS), blending 19th-century grandeur with 21st-century technology. The IL Smith House is more than a home—it is a living piece of history, ready to welcome its next steward.

Location

State OR

County Washington

Area _152

Zoning R-5

Rooms

Basement Partial Basement, Unfinished

Interior

Interior Features Accessory Dwelling Unit, Ceiling Fan, Elevator, Garage Door Opener, Granite, Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Laundry, Quartz, Separate Living Quarters Apartment Aux Living Unit, Tile Floor, Vaulted Ceiling, Wainscoting, Wallto Wall Carpet, Washer Dryer, Wood Floors

Heating Baseboard, Forced Air, Mini Split

Cooling Central Air, Mini Split

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning

Appliance Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Granite, Island, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance

Exterior

Exterior Feature Accessory Dwelling Unit, Covered Deck, Deck, Fenced, Free Standing Hot Tub, Garden, Guest Quarters, Outbuilding, Patio, Porch, Poultry Coop, Raised Beds, R V Hookup, R V Parking, Second Residence, Sprinkler, Tool Shed, Yard

Parking Features Attached

Garage Spaces 1.0

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Roof Type Composition,Shingle

Accessibility AccessibleElevatorInstalled, AccessibleEntrance, AccessibleFullBath, AccessibleHallway, BathroomCabinets, GarageonMain, KitchenCabinets, MinimalSteps, RollinShower, UtilityRoomOnMain

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description Level, Public Road

Story 2

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public Water

Level or Stories 2

Schools

Elementary Schools Joseph Gale

Middle Schools Tom Mccall

High Schools Forest Grove

Others

Senior Community No

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, VALoan

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, VALoan

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+1(503) 970-0858

Principal Broker / Owner | License ID: 930300059

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